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2004 Battle of the Baristas!
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Don't you think Cleveland should have more competitions like this? While
the Cool Cleveland Art/Tech/Dance party raged up the street, Phoenix Coffee on Lee Road was
hosting its first Barista Competition last Thu 6/17. The winner was Melissa Niosi, who frothed
up her unique Death by Chocolate Cappuccino, with a garnish of curled chocolate scoops,
drizzled with white chocolate, served by Ms. Niosi in her Miss Ohio National Achiever
crown and sash. She wins a pound of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Runner-up Jocelyn
Kirkwood offered a Lavender Latte, an "incredibly subtle, aromatic beverage with
wonderful complexity and flavor," according to those who would know, while Tina
Chmielecki took third with Peanut Butter and Jelly Lattes, both naughty and nice.
The "naughty" version contained raspberry and Frangelico liqueurs while the "nice"
version contained raspberry and hazelnut syrups. Judges included Lee Fisher,
President of the Center for Families and Children and Larry Shibley, owner of
the Yours Truly Restaurants.
from the Cool Cleveland coverage of the event |
The Contestants and Their Entries!
Andrew Joyce
Beverage Masterpiece: Iced Espresso Dundee or the Iced Espresso Thunder from Down Under
Ingredients: Espresso over ice with Kahlua, vodka, and Half & Half
Machine: Vienna Deluxe |
Jocelyn Kirkwood (second prize!)
Beverage Masterpiece: White Chocolate Lavender Latte
Ingredients: Espresso, steamed milk with lavender, white chocolate
Machine: Saeco’s Magic Comfort Plus
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Havilah Ross
Beverage Masterpiece: Black Coffee Barracuda
Ingredients: Espresso, heavy whipping cream laced with kahlua, flaming black Sambuca
Machine: Saeco’s Magic Cappuccino
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Melissa Niosi (first prize!)
Beverage Masterpiece: Death by Chocolate Cappuccino
Ingredients: Espresso, vanilla syrup, frothed chocolate milk and light chocolate whipping cream, garnished with mint chocolate wafers.
Machine: Saeco’s Magic Comfort Plus |
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Tina Chmielecki (third prize!)
Beverage Masterpiece: Peanut Butter and Jelly Latte (Naughty)
Ingredients: Espresso, steamed milk, Frangelico liqueur, raspberry liqueur.
Beverage Masterpiece: Peanut Butter and Jelly Latte (Nice)
Ingredients: Espresso, steamed milk, raspberry syrup, hazelnut syrup
Machine: Saeco’s Magic comfort Plus
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Battle of the Baristas Photos!
The Judges!
Sarah Jones, the Super Barista, instructs the judges.
Havilah Ross Struts Her Stuff
Jocelyn Kirkwood pours a "Lavender Latte"
Melissa Niosi charms the judges (and ends up winning)!
Tina Chmielecki prepares her drinks.
The judges carefully consider....
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